Why does my camaro LS not look as good as others? Am I crazy? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tsquare2112 · 05-17-2012, 06:17 PM

Okay, so since I saw the first concept Camaro, a few years ago, I have wanted one SOOOOO bad. So 12 days ago I decided to stop by every Chevy dealer in my town (Tulsa) and put all of them to work trying to get me financed, etc... I ended up having my pick of every available color in 1LS and 2LS models. I drove the 1LS first then the 2LS. I liked the manual transmission in the 1LS better, since it is a 6cyl. I was able to get the performance I wanted. So I picked an Ashen Grey Metallic 1LS.

No, to my point. I LOVE the car, but it seems to missing something. All I can think of is it has the standard black rally wheels. Maybe its the "pop" of the "nicer" wheels. To me, it seems the stance is different. Is there a difference or am I crazy?

BAD DAB · 05-17-2012, 06:22 PM

It's the wheels. Check out the members sale section on this site. You should be able to find a set of factory RS 20" wheels that would really set it off.

dkp2LT · 05-17-2012, 06:24 PM

No, I think rims would be a great start. I noticed that driving behind a ls the other day. Don't get me wrong, still a great looking ride. Get at least 20's imo.

Bonanza7 · 05-17-2012, 06:30 PM

The problem is, it is stock. Not just the wheels, but lots of samll, inexpenseive things you can do to make it sparkle. Put the trim rings back on and paint them. Krylon does just fine if you prep well. cost you about $10 bucks for all 4.

Overflow · 05-17-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

The problem is, it is stock. Not just the wheels, but lots of samll, inexpenseive things you can do to make it sparkle. Put the trim rings back on and paint them. Krylon does just fine if you prep well. cost you about $10 bucks for all 4.

_Nick_ · 05-17-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

The problem is, it is stock. Not just the wheels, but lots of samll, inexpenseive things you can do to make it sparkle. Put the trim rings back on and paint them. Krylon does just fine if you prep well. cost you about $10 bucks for all 4.

Trim rings will make it pop.

Dtrimpi87 · 05-17-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tsquare2112

Okay, so since I saw the first concept Camaro, a few years ago, I have wanted one SOOOOO bad. So 12 days ago I decided to stop by every Chevy dealer in my town (Tulsa) and put all of them to work trying to get me financed, etc... I ended up having my pick of every available color in 1LS and 2LS models. I drove the 1LS first then the 2LS. I liked the manual transmission in the 1LS better, since it is a 6cyl. I was able to get the performance I wanted. So I picked an Ashen Grey Metallic 1LS.

No, to my point. I LOVE the car, but it seems to missing something. All I can think of is it has the standard black rally wheels. Maybe its the "pop" of the "nicer" wheels. To me, it seems the stance is different. Is there a difference or am I crazy?

I'm the same way. I get compliments on mine all the time but I look around on here and see all these super nice rides and I look at mine and it feels not so quite up to par.

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tsquare2112 · 05-17-2012, 06:35 PM

I put the rings back on the day after I took those photos. It does look better with them. What color would you suggest painting the rings?

Deki · 05-17-2012, 06:35 PM

Yeah, it's the wheels. I don't know what the hell GM was thinking sticking those on a brand new car in 2012.

tsquare2112 · 05-17-2012, 06:36 PM

Well, a set of 20" it is then. I just did not know if they had different stances between the models. If I put 20" on, will I have to have my speedometer calibrated?

ModBargains.com · 05-17-2012, 06:37 PM

Agreed with everyone else... It's the wheels. Change them out, and you'll change the look of the car... Just look at these for example:

Check out more on our Official Forgestar Gallery Thread:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214643

=Stephens= · 05-17-2012, 06:40 PM

The money you saved on the car, you can get new wheels. That's what I did.

AdamZ · 05-17-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tsquare2112

Okay, so since I saw the first concept Camaro, a few years ago, I have wanted one SOOOOO bad. So 12 days ago I decided to stop by every Chevy dealer in my town (Tulsa) and put all of them to work trying to get me financed, etc... I ended up having my pick of every available color in 1LS and 2LS models. I drove the 1LS first then the 2LS. I liked the manual transmission in the 1LS better, since it is a 6cyl. I was able to get the performance I wanted. So I picked an Ashen Grey Metallic 1LS.

No, to my point. I LOVE the car, but it seems to missing something. All I can think of is it has the standard black rally wheels. Maybe its the "pop" of the "nicer" wheels. To me, it seems the stance is different. Is there a difference or am I crazy?

I was the same way with my LS and I agree. It is those wheels.

mikeyroche · 05-17-2012, 06:43 PM

Wheels. Wheels make or break a car.

05-17-2012, 06:17 PM	#1
tsquare2112 Drives: 2015 2SS RS A6 Summit White Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67 View My Garage	Why does my camaro LS not look as good as others? Am I crazy? Okay, so since I saw the first concept Camaro, a few years ago, I have wanted one SOOOOO bad. So 12 days ago I decided to stop by every Chevy dealer in my town (Tulsa) and put all of them to work trying to get me financed, etc... I ended up having my pick of every available color in 1LS and 2LS models. I drove the 1LS first then the 2LS. I liked the manual transmission in the 1LS better, since it is a 6cyl. I was able to get the performance I wanted. So I picked an Ashen Grey Metallic 1LS. No, to my point. I LOVE the car, but it seems to missing something. All I can think of is it has the standard black rally wheels. Maybe its the "pop" of the "nicer" wheels. To me, it seems the stance is different. Is there a difference or am I crazy?

05-17-2012, 06:22 PM	#2
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	It's the wheels. Check out the members sale section on this site. You should be able to find a set of factory RS 20" wheels that would really set it off. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

05-17-2012, 06:35 PM	#9
Deki Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,764 View My Garage	Yeah, it's the wheels. I don't know what the hell GM was thinking sticking those on a brand new car in 2012. __________________ 2018 Mustang GT

05-17-2012, 06:43 PM	#14
mikeyroche Drives: 2011 VR Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 576 View My Garage	Wheels. Wheels make or break a car. __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS with RS - K&N Typhoon CAI, Borla Atak Exhaust, Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads, SLP 'SS' Front Grille Emblem, Blue LED interior lighting, Camaro Victory Red Seatbelt Harness pads NEXT - Corvette LS3 Victory Red Fuel Rail Covers(Awaiting Installation), Window Tinting, Custom Leather Interior.

05-17-2012, 06:24 PM	#3
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,848	No, I think rims would be a great start. I noticed that driving behind a ls the other day. Don't get me wrong, still a great looking ride. Get at least 20's imo.

05-17-2012, 06:30 PM	#4
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	The problem is, it is stock. Not just the wheels, but lots of samll, inexpenseive things you can do to make it sparkle. Put the trim rings back on and paint them. Krylon does just fine if you prep well. cost you about $10 bucks for all 4.

05-17-2012, 06:36 PM	#10
tsquare2112 Drives: 2015 2SS RS A6 Summit White Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67 View My Garage	Well, a set of 20" it is then. I just did not know if they had different stances between the models. If I put 20" on, will I have to have my speedometer calibrated?

05-17-2012, 06:37 PM	#11
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,848	Agreed with everyone else... It's the wheels. Change them out, and you'll change the look of the car... Just look at these for example: Check out more on our Official Forgestar Gallery Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214643

05-17-2012, 06:40 PM	#12
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	The money you saved on the car, you can get new wheels. That's what I did.